The governor (Guy Kibbee) introduces Senate appointee Jeff Smith (James Stewart, in his first scene), who praises Senator Paine (Claude Rains), surprised to learn the supposed stooge is the son of an old ally, in Frank Çapra's Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, 1939.>

American Politics in the Movies -- (TCM Promo) TCM's original promo for "American Politics in the Movies,"...

American Politics in the Movies -- (TCM Promo)

TCM's original promo for "American Politics in the Movies," featuring Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Candidate, The Great McGinty, and All the King's Men among the 22 movies, Wednesday nights in September, 2008.>

After bad press and a hazing by reporters, appointed senator Jeff (James Stewart) visits mentor Paine (Claude Rains), who offers advice and his daughter (Astrid Allwyn), director Frank Capra providing a famous routine with a hat, in Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, 1939.>